Okay, I'm stupid, but I still need to change my filter. Where is the filter on a 2005 4.2? I apologise but I feel I have looked everywhere? Thanks

 

I found you a picture :-)

If it is not there i couldn't tell you.



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You see it? It is black and toward the bottom back of it.

Now on your car, there might be all kinds of protective crap. But that is where it is supposed to be.

 

OK and really this is the RS6 but it is the same v8 in general

here is another pic

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You have to remove the plastic cover toward the back on top of the engine near the coolant resevoir. You'll see the cover with a spot for a socket. Remove that cover and pull out the old filter element. Installation is reverse of removal.